Liberia’s Blue Economy Strategy Awaits Full Implementation Amid Promising Economic Prospects

Monrovia – Liberia has developed a national Blue Economy strategy to harness its maritime resources for sustainable economic growth, focusing on areas like fisheries, marine tourism, shipping, and renewable energy, while also promoting environmental …

Liberia: Communities Protest Over Dirty Logging Contract

Trucks transporting logs are stuck on a road in Vambo Township, Grand Bassa County, after community protesters set up roadblocks, demanding benefits. The DayLight/Ojuku Kangar VAMBO, Grand Bassa – People claiming landowners of a community forest have …

Liberia’s GTMS Contract Renegotiation Sparks Controversy

Monrovia – A heated dispute has emerged over the renegotiation of Liberia’s Marine Services Agreement and the Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions (GTMS) contract, with allegations of contract manipulation taking center stage. Sahr Ngegba, Chief …

LTA Suspends Surcharges on International Calls Between Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia

Paynesville, Liberia – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has officially announced the suspension of surcharges on international calls between Liberia and Sierra Leone as well as The Gambia, in line with the implementation of ECOWAS Regulation …

Liberia High Court Criticizes Conduct Of 'Majority' Lawmakers

The conduct of a group of lawmakers calling themselves the "majority bloc" has come under scrutiny at the Supreme Court during the highly anticipated hearing into the impasse at the National Legislature. Although the court did not rule, analysts …

Suspension Of Surcharges On International Calls Between Liberia And Sierra Leone And Liberia And The Gambia

Jordan Ayew Contributes to Muslim Orphanages in Liberia

Through his foundation, Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew made a heartfelt outreach to Muslim orphans in Liberia during the sacred month of Ramadan. The 33-year-old striker, who played a pivotal role in Ghana’s recent World Cup qualifying efforts, …

Liberia: Flood Victims Angry as Disaster Agency Aid Vanishes and No Help Arrives Six Months After Floods

Flood impacted communities say they feel abandoned by government Accuse Disaster Management Agency staff of stealing aid en route Experts say much more needs to be done to protect communities as climate change makes rainy seasons more deadly ITI, River …

Liberia: Chief Justice Youh Calls for Additional Security for Supreme Court Justices Ahead of Bill of Information Ruling

MONROVIA, Liberia – The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Youh, has called for additional security measures to protect all members of the Supreme Court as the court prepares to rule on a contentious bill of information filed by …

Liberia: Ex-VP Howard-Taylor Cautions Boakai Administration Over Police ‘Ruthless’ Handling of Demonstrators

Howard-Taylor, speaking out on social media, condemned the use of teargas and violent tactics by state security forces against students who were protesting over delays in teacher salaries and educational issues. Monrovia – Former Vice President Jewel …